Geriatric Psychiatric Care Assistant

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL in Lexington, KY, is recruiting a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate for a 28-bed co-ed geriatric unit. You will assist a licensed healthcare provider in delivering patient care to adults with psychiatric diagnoses and help with age-appropriate needs and daily living activities.

Responsibilities include planning and leading rehabilitation activities, escorting patients to events, documenting behavior, supervising during treatment, and ensuring a safe,

Qualifications

• Assists licensed provider in delivery of patient care.
• Performs vital signs and activities of daily living assistance.
• Leads group activities and documents patient behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
• Escort patients to activities and supervise during treatment.
• Follow hospital policies to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Group activities

Job description

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL in Lexington, KY, is recruiting a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate for a 28-bed co-ed geriatric unit. You will assist a licensed healthcare provider in delivering patient care to adults with psychiatric diagnoses and help with age-appropriate needs and daily living activities.

Responsibilities include planning and leading rehabilitation activities, escorting patients to events, documenting behavior, supervising during treatment, and ensuring a safe,